Feadship Refit

This 1970 Feadship underwent a significant refit allowing the owner to maintain the yacht's classic look and feel while updating the entire mechanical, electrical, hull, and interior to make this vessel a modern gem. Gillen Yacht Services, together with Gillen Diesel, was responsible for all the mechanical systems, including main engines, new Phasor/John Deere generators, Delta T ventilation, and fire damper system, air conditioning including all duct work, Head Hunter Marine sanitation system, Wesmar Bow Thruster, ZF Controls, Alfa Laval fuel polisher/centrifuge, Hydraulic steering system, Glendinning Cablemaster shore poser cord system, compressed air system and more.

DELTA T VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, DIESEL ENGINE

Original engine room with new generator bed being installed with additional isolation mounts

Fabrication of fiberglass vent tubes for Delta T system

New Phasor / John Deere generator being uncrated prior to install

AC - Four chiller units being installed

Primer applied to engine room - Phasor / John Deere generator installed on bed

GET IN TOUCH

Diffuser vents with Delta T A-60 dampers being installed

Delta T ventilation controls being installed

Operational AC Chilling units

Engineered and installed a new MSD Headhunter Marine Sanitation Device.

Reconditioned CAT 3196 main engines and Installed. This customer requested a custom paint color for most of the mechanical systems.

Installation of Glendinning 100 amp Cablemaster

Original helm was removed and this flybridge helm was fabricated to keep weather out.

Designed and completed Aluminum Flybridge Helm station.

WHY GILLEN YACHTS

OUR TEAM OF HIGHLY SKILLED TECHNICIANS & CRAFTSMEN, COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY WITH DOCKAGE, COMMITTED TO QUALITY.

What began as a diesel mechanic shop over 30 years ago in Fort Lauderdale; has evolved into a full-service yacht maintenance, yacht repair, and yacht refit company our customers have grown to know us for throughout Florida now with 2 locations to better serve you.

Our family-owned and operated company has the engineering and technical expertise to both analyze customer needs and fabricate solutions for boats ranging from sport fishing vessels to megayachts. Gillen Yacht provides customers with one-stop for all their yacht servicing and refit needs based in Fort Lauderdale with a new branch location in Palm Beach. Having skilled and experienced technicians in all of the marine trades is one of the many keys to our success. We not only know about the ins and outs of repairs, but we fully understand how boats are enjoyed, operated, and maintained. We are committed to providing most large boatyard services at a significant savings. Our convenient dock located just steps away from our in-house shop and parts department in Fort Lauderdale; provides a cost-effective solution for our customers. These are only a few reasons why GILLEN YACHT SERVICES IS THE BEST for your yacht repair, yacht refit, and marine diesel repair needs.

STAYING AHEAD OF THE YACHT INDUSTRY

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

IN THIS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE COUNTS

When it comes to knowledge, our team has the industry experience to draw upon. Our management team has experience working on all types and sizes of vessels. Drawing upon years of actual jobs, this team can engineer and advise on the best solution or services for your yacht. Not only does this team service yachts – but as boat owners and previous yacht captains, we have the practical experience which allows us to relate to our customers.